Tips on writing historical fiction
Tips for researching historical language
When writing dialogue for historical fiction, it is important to create a sense of the era for your readers. But how do you figure out what people sounded like 80 or 200 years ago? More research of course! Learn about the best online sources and how to avoid anachronisms.
Creating an authentic historical world for your novel
Transferring real facts into a fictional world is not always easy. You are essentially building a world from known details and working with readers’ imperfect understanding of that world. Deciding what to include and what to pare away can make the difference between engaging readers and losing them.
How to balance research and writing in historical fiction
One of the most common questions I see from writers of historical fiction is how to balance research with writing. First, you want to know how much research is necessary. Then, you want to know when to stop researching and start writing.